Social Media Scrutiny: How Companies See You

Updated 6/19/2020

Many companies use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to screen potential hires, but what they’re really looking for might surprise you. Get the low-down on “social screening” with this infographic.

Many companies use Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to screen potential hires, but what they’re really looking for might surprise you.

This infographic from MindFlash gives you the low-down on “social screening,” plus five ways to use social media that ensure you will never get hired.

Image courtesy of Colin Dobrin and MindFlash. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock.

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